Hickory, NC Radon Levels
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Hickory, NC Radon Facts
The heart of North Carolina's Catawba County (28601-28602), Hickory anchors its own metropolitan area within the foothills region. Based on available testing data, the city shows an average radon level of 5.0 pCi/L, which exceeds the EPA action threshold. The area's crystalline bedrock and typical Piedmont housing with basements create conditions that can concentrate radon gas in residential structures.
Based on 1 user-submitted radon test for homes in Hickory, NC. The EPA recommends taking action at or above 4.0 pCi/L.
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Hickory, NC Radon Levels
User-submitted radon test readings from homes in the Hickory area.
| Radon Level | City | Home Age | Foundation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 pCi/L | Hickory, NC | 21-50 Years | Full Basement |
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Radon Readings Near Hickory, NC
Compare radon levels in Hickory with the closest nearby cities that have user-submitted test data.
| City | Distance | Avg User Level | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conover | 7.2 mi | 4.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Connellys Springs | 9.5 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Claremont | 12.1 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Vale | 15.5 mi | 5.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Lincolnton | 18.8 mi | 6.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Morganton | 20.2 mi | 2.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Terrell | 23.5 mi | 11.00 pCi/L | 1 |
| Cherryville | 24.1 mi | 13.33 pCi/L | 3 |
Catawba County Radon Profile
EPA mapping assigns Catawba County to Radon Zone 2, indicating moderate predicted indoor screening levels in the 2 to 4 pCi/L range based on regional geology. Homeowner-submitted tests from 4 cities in Catawba County average 6.25 pCi/L across 4 tests — above the EPA's 4 pCi/L action level, reinforcing the need for testing across the county. As the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., radon warrants testing in every Catawba County home regardless of zone or a neighbor's results.